Marantz MS308 User Manual
Owners' Manual
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Introduction
Contents
This Premiere Home Theatre multi-channel
loudspeaker system is the result of an extensive
Research and Development programme
undertaken to provide you with surprisingly full
and accurate performance from such small
enclosures.
With attention to detail second to none, these
loudspeakers not only guarantee outstanding
enjoyment but their elegant, clean lines also allow
them to integrate easily into your home.
Please read and retain this manual, it contains useful
information that will ensure you get the very best from
your new loudspeakers.
Note:
Model MS308 is supplied in two mains voltage
ratings. Please refer to product rear panel
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Introduction
Safety Precautions
Components
Subwoofer Controls
Connecting Your Loudspeakers
Positioning Your Loudspeakers
Attaching Feet to Your Ms308
Final Setup
Taking Care of Your Loudspeakers
Specifications
Warranty Information
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Safety Precautions
For safety reasons please read the following instructions and the enclosed
Important Safety Information carefully before attempting to connect your
subwoofer unit to the mains.
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). There
are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to a
qualified engineer.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
This product complies with European Low Voltage
(73/23/EEC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility
(89/336/EEC) Directives when used according to this
instruction manual.
The 110V version of the MS308 complies to the requirement
ANSI/UL STD.1492, is certified to CAN/CSA STD.C22.2
NO.1 and is approved by ETL for sale in the USA and Canada
Plug Fitting Instructions (UK only)
The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a 13A mains plug
fitted with a 3A fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is
important that a 3A one is used. If the plug needs to be changed because it
is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off
and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The
plug must then be disposed of safely, as insertion into a 13A socket is likely
to cause an electrical hazard. Should it be necessary to fit a 3-pin BS
mains plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted as shown in this
diagram. The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug. Connect them as follows:-
• The wire which is coloured BLUE
must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter ‘N’
or coloured BLACK.
• The wire which is coloured
BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the
letter ‘L’ or coloured RED
• The wire which is coloured
GREEN/YELLOW must be
connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter ‘E’ or
coloured GREEN.
GREEN /
YELLOW
BLUE
N
E
CORD
GRIP
FUSE
L
BROWN
Note
If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) type of plug is used a 3 Amp or 5 Amp fuse must be
fitted, either in the plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.
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Components in your System
MS302
Front Left and Right and
Rear Left and Right
Loudspeakers
MS304
Centre
Channel
Loudspeaker
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1
7
5
6
REPLACE WITH FUSE TO BS4265/IEC127
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LOW FREQUENCY
CUT-OFF
POWER
LINE IN
ON
OFF
VOLUME
PHASE
0
180
MIN MAX
50Hz
150Hz
OFF
ON
AUTO
+
+
L
RIGHT
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
R
-
-
FROM AMPLIFIER
TO SATELLITE SPEAKERS
POWER
ll
O O
FUSE T1A 250V
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MS308
Subwoofer
Subwoofer Controls
1. Phase
Selects subwoofer output to be either in or out of phase
(180 degrees). This allows you to optimise the phase of
your MS308 to different listening positions and that of other
speaker systems used at the same time.
2. Volume
This control allows you to adjust the volume of low
frequency output from your subwoofer amplifier to obtain
the best sound-balance within your surroundings
3. Low Frequency Cut-Off
This is used to adjust the point at which the crossover will
separate the low frequencies being used by the subwoofer
from the higher frequencies played by the rest of the
system. Raising the Low Frequency Cut-Off will increase
the frequency range that the MS308 will reproduce.
Lowering the Low Frequency Cut-Off will limit the range of
frequencies reproduced.
4. High Level Input / High Level Output
If your amplification system does not have a dedicated
subwoofer line output, your subwoofer must be connected
via the high level terminals on the rear panel. Connection
should be made from the speaker terminals on your
amplification system to the High Level Input Connections
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